Paratroop Command
“Kids Living to the Deadly Thrill of Jump and Kill!”
Synopsis
Charlie becomes a paratrooper, but, while serving in North Africa, he mistakenly kills one of his fellow U.S. soldiers, who is masquerading as a Nazi in order to wipe out a nest of the enemy. Shunned by his fellow soldiers, including his childhood friend Ace, Charlie is forced to prove himself when it is left up to him to transport a generator across an open road in full view of Nazi attackers.
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Richard Bakalyan
Charlie
Ken Lynch
Lieutenant
Jack Hogan
Ace
Jimmy Murphy
Sergeant
Jeff Morris
Pigpen
James Beck
Cowboy
Carolyn Hughes
Gina
Patricia Huston
Amy
Paul Busch
German Captain
Sydney Lassick
Interpreter
Brad Trumbull
Pilot
Robert Conrad
Art (uncredited)
Dude Criswell
Hans (uncredited)
Carey Loftin
Fritz (uncredited)
Dick Crockett
German (uncredited)
Hal Needham
German (uncredited)
Tom Steele
German (uncredited)
Joe Yrigoyen
German Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Shpetner
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Paratroop Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Stanley Shpetner
Ronald Stein
Gilbert Warrenton
Robert S. Eisen
James H. Nicholson, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Stanley Shpetner
Department Leadership Roster
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Stanley Shpetner
Writer
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Stanley Shpetner
Producer
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Robert S. Eisen
Editor
William Witney
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paratroop Command
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paratroop Command about?
Charlie becomes a paratrooper, but, while serving in North Africa, he mistakenly kills one of his fellow U.S. soldiers, who is masquerading as a Nazi in order to wipe out a nest of the enemy. Shunned by his fellow soldiers, including his childhood friend Ace, Charlie is forced to prove himself when it is left up to him to transport a generator across an open road in full view of Nazi attackers.
Who directed Paratroop Command?
Paratroop Command was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in Paratroop Command?
The principal cast of Paratroop Command includes Richard Bakalyan, Ken Lynch, Jack Hogan, Jimmy Murphy, Jeff Morris.
When was Paratroop Command released and how long is it?
Paratroop Command was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Paratroop Command?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paratroop Command was composed by Ronald Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paratroop Command?
Paratroop Command holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).